Fiorentina vs Torino: Injury-hit Granata visit Grosso's Viola
Fiorentina welcome Torino to their home ground on Saturday afternoon for a Serie A Round 3 meeting that already carries significant weight for both clubs. Fabio Grosso’s Viola were beaten 4‑0 by Roma on the opening weekend and are still chasing their first point, while Torino have lost both of their league outings and arrive nursing a growing injury list.
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Fiorentina appear to have a clean bill of health as Grosso continues to bed in a heavily revamped squad. The biggest off‑field storyline concerns Torino winger Alieu Njie: the Viola are in advanced talks to sign the 22‑year‑old, and he is expected to complete a move to Florence before the window shuts. Whether he features against his prospective employers remains uncertain.
Torino’s treatment room is far busier. Summer arrival Gustavo Varela, who had scored four times in his first three appearances, sustained an adductor injury in their last outing and will miss this trip. Cesare Casadei and Pietro Pellegri are also sidelined, while Marcus Pedersen has departed for Greece. At least Patrick Cutrone has returned to fitness and new signing Michael Folorunsho could be in line for his first minutes.
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Grosso’s tenure began in chastening fashion as Roma ran out 4‑0 winners at the Stadio Olimpico. The defeat exposed familiar defensive frailties that plagued the Viola last season, when they flirted with relegation and ultimately finished in the bottom half. The second matchday offered a chance to respond, but with zero points on the board heading into this fixture the pressure to deliver at home is acute.
Torino’s Faltering Start
Torino’s all‑competitions record reads W L L: a Coppa Italia victory sandwiched between two Serie A defeats. Ivan Juric’s side have struggled to keep the back door closed, and the absence of Varela robs them of the one attacker who had found consistent form. With a trip to a wounded Fiorentina next, the Granata need to arrest their slide quickly.